Physical therapy built around your job
In-house therapists work alongside your treating physician from the first visit, so care starts sooner and every plan targets the tasks you need to return to.
- Start within 48 hours of referral
- Same building as your treating doctor
- Progress reports to your employer and adjuster
What we treat
Common workplace injuries we rehabilitate
- Low back strains and disc injuries
- Shoulder strains and rotator cuff injuries
- Knee and ankle sprains
- Neck strains and whiplash
- Wrist, hand, and elbow injuries
- Repetitive-motion and overuse injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Fractures after casting or fixation
How care works
From evaluation to full duty
Timelines are typical; your therapist sets the plan with your treating physician.
- Visit 1
Evaluation
Strength, range of motion, and a functional baseline tied to your job description.
- Week 1
Treatment plan
Goals, visit frequency, and a home program, shared with your physician the same day.
- Weeks 1–6
Active treatment
Hands-on care and progressive exercise, adjusted every visit as you improve.
- Every 2 weeks
Progress checks
Re-measured against your baseline; reports go to your physician, employer, and adjuster.
- Final visits
Return to work
Job-simulation tasks and a discharge summary supporting release to full duty.
Your first visit
What to expect at your evaluation
Your first visit is a one-on-one evaluation with a licensed physical therapist. You will talk through how the injury happened, what your job requires, and what hurts. The therapist measures strength and motion, then usually begins treatment the same day.
You leave with a written plan and a short home program.
Bring with you
- Photo ID and your claim or employer authorization
- Your physician’s referral, if you were seen elsewhere
- A list of current medications
- Comfortable clothes you can move in
Good to know
- Come as you are; treatment starts on day one for most patients.
- Tell us your work schedule; we book around shifts.
- Bring any prior imaging reports or surgical notes.
Why ICA
Why therapy in the same clinic as your doctor matters
No wait for a referral
Your treating physician walks down the hall. Most patients start therapy within two business days of the order.
One plan, one record
Therapists and physicians share the chart, so restrictions, progress, and work status stay consistent.
Job-specific from day one
Every plan is built from your actual job demands, not a generic protocol, so release to full duty holds up.
Physical therapy, answered
General information, not medical or legal advice.
Do I need a referral?
For a workers’ compensation claim, yes; your treating physician orders therapy. If you were seen by an ICA physician, the referral is already in the chart.
How many visits will I need?
Most work-related strains and sprains resolve in 6–12 visits over 4–8 weeks. Post-surgical rehabilitation runs longer. Your plan is set at the evaluation and adjusted as you progress.
Who pays for therapy?
On an accepted workers’ compensation claim, the employer or their insurer covers authorized therapy. You should not receive a bill.
Can I keep working while in therapy?
Usually. Your physician sets restrictions, and your therapist helps identify tasks you can do safely. We schedule around your shift.
Will therapy hurt?
Some soreness after sessions is normal as tissue is loaded. Sharp or worsening pain is not; tell your therapist and the plan is adjusted the same visit.
What if I miss a session?
Call the clinic and we reschedule, usually within the same week. Missed visits are reported on the claim, so consistent attendance matters.